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The Community and Regional Resilience Institute (CARRI) will host
Presented in Cooperation with the
Home Builders Association of the Mississippi Coast 23rd Annual Home and Garden Show
March 19-21, 2010
Mississippi Coast Convention Center, Biloxi, Mississippi
The purpose of the Gulf Coast Resilient Home Building Conference is to help put communities along the Gulf Coast on a path toward greater resilience through the construction of stronger homes that can withstand high winds and water.
Join us at the Gulf Coast Resilient Home Building Conference to:
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See and learn about state-of-the-art resilient building materials and techniques currently in use or under development.
See and learn about state-of-the-art resilient building materials and techniques currently in use or under development. •Gain practical knowledge about how to apply resilient building materials and techniques to new, existing or damaged homes.
Gain practical knowledge about how to apply resilient building materials and techniques to new, existing or damaged homes. •Better understand resilient building materials and techniques in order to make more informed judgments within the parameters of existing building codes.
Better understand resilient building materials and techniques in order to make more informed judgments within the parameters of existing building codes. •Expand use of resilient building materials and application of new techniques that make buildings stronger and more able to withstand disaster events.
Expand use of resilient building materials and application of new techniques that make buildings stronger and more able to withstand disaster events. Continuing Education Units will be available for a nominal fee to professional builders, architects and realtors participating in the technical education sessions on Friday, March 19. Details to follow.
Who will participate?
Manufacturers and suppliers of resilient building materials
Resilient building experts
Home builders, developers and contractors
Realtors
Architects
Public officials
Homeowners
For more information, please visit
Sponsorship information will be available soon. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Lauren Jochum at ljochum@akinscrisp.com
Preparation essential in managing disaster
EDWARD BLAKELY
January 19, 2010
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